Business-Management Tools for the Beginner

And now for something completely different: project management software for the non-project-management software set.

It was only matter of time, but the development of Web-based project management tools is now officially beyond the purview of the traditional techno-arms merchants. No longer do the likes of Microsoft(MSFT Quote), Apple(AAPL Quote), Salesforce.com(CRM Quote) or even NetSuite(N Quote) offer the only tools needed to organize your business.

Now relatively modest, targeted organizations can offer powerful project management tools at reasonable prices. Today, New York-based Behance announced the official launch of its online project management tool aimed at creative professionals: Action Method Online. Perfectly useful introductory plans are free. Premium services start at $12 a month, per seat. Longer plans run $99 a year per seat. And bulk discounts are available. ...